MBI/MBO of one the largest UK based independent sensors and controls businesses

BUSINESS OVERVIEW

Sontay is one of the largest UK based independent suppliers of sensors, controls and peripherals into the Building Management Services (BMS) market. The business manufactures relative humidity and temperature sensors, transmitters and other building management services peripherals. It also distributes approximately 2,000 products from 50 suppliers, including air and liquid pressure sensors, and a range of energy monitoring products.

OUR ROLE

Orbis worked closely with the chairman, investors and the management team to orchestrate the acquisition of the acquisition from the General Electric Group. Orbis invested alongside management in the business.

Specifically, Orbis:

Evaluated the opportunity for the chairman and investor group

Assisted the preparation of a three-year strategic development plan to support the acquisition

Developed an appropriate funding structure and approached relevant banks and alternative investors